Alban Watts died due to a ‘basic and simple’ failure. Dangerous parts of machinery had inadequate guarding. HSE guidance on working with machinery is available. The family of a much loved man from Cumbria have spoken of their anger that his life was worth less than “the cost of a 50 pence screw”. Alban Watts […] read more
Driver sustained a brain injury and multiple fractures after falling from trailer Company failed to implement adequate fall prevention measures Penn Elcom Limited fined £80,000 A manufacturing company has been fined £80,000 after a visiting lorry driver sustained life-changing injuries when he fell from a trailer during loading operations at a site in County Durham. […] read more
Employees exposed to asbestos risk during dismantling of wall panelling. Asbestos had not been identified in previous surveys of the studio buildings. HSE investigation found failures in assessment, training and emergency arrangements. A film studio in Hertfordshire has been fined £6,000 after poor management of minor building works led to the disturbance of asbestos – […] read more
Worker sustained serious injuries when his foot was trapped in machinery. Company had failed to prevent access to dangerous parts. HSE guidance is available. A Yorkshire animal feed manufacturer has been fined £500,000 after a worker lost part of his foot when it was entangled in machinery. William Thompson (York) Limited pleaded guilty after failing […] read more
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today (Thursday 20 November) published its annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries for 2024/25. The figures show that an estimated 1.9 million workers suffered from work-related ill health during 2024/25, remaining broadly consistent with the levels seen in recent years. While the recent rates of […] read more